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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F750EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") offer different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm F750EXR and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX520 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F750EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm F750EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm F750EXR SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F750EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm F750EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm F750EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F750EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The newer SX520 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm F750EXR Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography features
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F750EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F750EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix F750EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 grams (0.97 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $219 $445